FAA incident reports
234,323 FAA reports of aviation accidents and incidents, from the FAA’s Accident/Incident Data System (AIDS) through its Aviation Safety Information Portal. An incident falls short of an accident: a bird strike, say, or a gear-up landing without substantial damage. The NTSB investigates accidents separately, and its record of an accident is the fuller one.
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Accident 20220104000309ABeech B19 · Lebanon, TNPIC was showing student an approach to the runway numbers. Flaps were not extended. The sun was down the runway in the pilots eyes. The sun visor fell further down in front of the pilots view. The nose wheel made contact with a perimeter fence. The airplane…Incident 20220104000299IPiper PA-28-161 · Jacksonville, FLUpon take off during climb out at approximately 500 to 600 feet an eagle dove down toward left side of aircraft creating minor damage to the left wing leading edge. The pilot heard a loud thud and saw a big dent. The pilot found aircraft to be less control…Accident 20220103021569ACessna 120 · Upland, CAHuey helicopter hovering in air at approximately 30 ft (witness) causing rotor wash to disrupt landing of Cessna 120. Prior to touchdown, rotor wash created lift and aircraft rolled over and came to rest on its nose. Sheriff helicopter standard operating…Incident 20220103002759IMooney M20J · Elkhart, INOn or about January 3, 2022, at approximately 0930 EST, a Mooney M201, a fixed-wing single-engine airplane bearing the registration of N201LR (sn: 24-0442), sustained minor damage after sliding off of the left side of runway 27 following an attempted takeoff…Accident 20220102000529APiper PA-24-250 · Grand Forks, NDThe pilot attempted to land at the park river airport north of gfk. He attempted to put the gear down and it would not come down. He ran the emergency gear extension procedure. The gear failed to extend. The pilot proceeded to the gfk airport where he knew…Accident 20220102000199APiermattei Donald L Zenith CH 750 · Montrose, COWhile the aircraft was in cruise flight the pilot reported that the engine began to lose and then regained power repeatedly. The pilot attempted to adjust engine controls to stop the loss of power but was unsuccessful. The aircraft began to lose altitude and…Incident 20220102000189INew Piper PA-46-500TP · Scottsdale, AZLanding on runway 21. Airspeed over the numbers was 85KIAS. Mains touched down first, rudder pedal was centered. Upon touchdown of the nosewheel, the aircraft pulled hard to the right. In an effort to recenter the aircraft, the pilot added left rudder. The…Accident 20220102000179ACessna 172L · Woodruff, WIUpon landing left of center line, pilot rolled on ice, lost control of aircraft and contacted snow berm. Aircraft flipped over contacting spinner, left and right wing and impacting top of vertical stab.Incident 20220101002749IEclipse EA500 · Goodland, KSOn January 1, 2022, at 1230 CST, an Eclipse EA-500, N227UH, [privacy data omitted] departed Goodland, Kansas (gld) enroute to phoenix, Arizona returned to gld due to the nose landing gear not retracting on departure. The aircraft landed with minimum damage to…Accident 20220101000289AMooney M20C · Arcadia, FLPilot stated, on approach at about 400 feet aircraft engine quit. Pilot could not make the runway and crashed into an orange grove located next to the airport. NTSB sent aircraft to maintenance facility to have engine examined. This report will be updated…Accident 20220101000209AMooney M20C · Arizona City, AZ** Pending NTSB final ** On Wednesday, January 3, 2022 at approximately 1815 mountain standard time (MST), this office was notified of a fatal accident 30 miles west of Arizona City, AZ. The aircraft is located in an extreme rural area without access to the…Incident 20220101000169IBeech D35 · Boerne, TXAircraft was being returned to the pilot by mechanic after work was done by [privacy data omitted] at Boerne Stage. Pilot started the engine at a higher than normal throttle setting and the aircraft started to move immediately after the engine started. The…Accident 20220101000159AAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Homedale, IDDuring a southernly takeoff from succor creek airstrip, the aircraft encountered a snow drift. Upon contact with the snowdrift the aircraft flipped over onto the cabin roof. The pilot, sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured.Accident 20220101000149ACessna 182C · Port Aransas, TXOn January 1, 2022, at approximately 17:00 local, aircraft N8816T, a Cessna 182C, s/n: 52716 took off from Mustang Beach Airport (kras) with 1 pilot and 1 passenger to preform parachute operations. Pilot reported 14 gallons of fuel on board at time of…Incident 20220101000089IBoeing B747-400 · New York, NYPilot taxied into cargo ramp. A/c contacted a parked, unoccupied vehicle during taxi into a towing point, flipping tug.Accident 20211231021569ACessna 152 · Mojave, CAPilot flew into the Mojave airport in the morning, around 0900 LCL. The winds then were westerly, gusting to 18 KTS. When departing at 1400 LCL the winds had increased significantly, K9L2 25027G32. The pilot had just started taxing to runway 26 on taxiway c,…Incident 20211231021559ICessna 172H · Waxhaw, NCAircraft departed eqy at 13:33 EST for purpose of conducting a planned part 61 instructional flight eqy-lkr-eqy with flight instructor and student pilot onboard. During cruise flight at 2500', aircraft engine began to run rough and unable to maintain RPM.…Accident 20211230022302AEmbraer ERJ 170-100 SE · Newark, NJ[privacy data omitted], An emb 170, was holding on the guide in line to gate C-87 (kewr) waiting for marshalers. However,[privacy data omitted] was not close enough to the gate causing the tail to extend into the movement area. [privacy data omitted] Was on…Accident 20211230021549ABell 206B · Livingston, TXOn 12/30/2021 N8AU might have crashed due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness (lte) in a pasture near Livingston Texas. Four people on board, one fatal, one seriously and 2 with minor injuries.Accident 20211230021539AJ&J Ultralights Seawing · Golden, MOWhile performing circling maneuvers shortly after takeoff, witnesses reported seeing the aircraft enter a steep climb, appear to turn left, and then enter into a near-vertical dive. The pilot was unable to recover before impacting terrain.Accident 20211230021529ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bronson, FLAircraft N442VB took off from a private home around 2023. Minutes after departure the aircraft crashed, suffered substantial damage fatally injuring all persons onboard. Witnesses reported the presence of a heavy and dense fog and that it was a very dark…Accident 20211230021519APiper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TXOn December 30, 2021, at 16:28 local(2228Z), a 1963 Piper PA-28-235 four place single engine land aircraft bearing registration number N8591W, registered to a private owner, crashed shortly after takeoff and impacted terrain approximately 1,700 feet northwest…Incident 20211230021509ICessna T210N · San Angelo, TXOn December 30, 2021, at 1715 CDT, a Cessna 210N bearing registration number N6535Y. On final approach to sjt (San Angelo Mathis field), the pilot stated he placed the gear handle in down position and the gear made the usual noises accompanied by the normal…Incident 20211229021499IPettigrew Richard B Glasair III · Melbourne, FLThe pilot landed on runway 27 at Melbourne, Florida airport with no issues. When the pilot attempted a right turn onto the taxiway at the airport, the pilot lost control of the aircraft causing the runway excursion. The pilot noticed during the attempted…Accident 20211229021489ARobinson Helicopter R44 II · Cosby, TNAccident aircraft departed gkt at 1413 eastbound. Aircraft flew through valleys in an easterly/southeasterly direction at altitudes between 1,200 ft and 1,750 ft. an eyewitness near the accident site stated he first heard the helicopter coming, then witnessed…Accident 20211229021479ACessna 172 · Berlin, NJOn approach to runway 23 of Camden County Airport (19N), at about 50-80 feet altitude, aircraft encountered a flock of geese, striking one with the right wing. Pilot landed the aircraft without further incident and no injuries. The aircraft?s right wing…Incident 20211229021469IPiper PA-32R-300 · Odessa, TXOn December 29, 2021, at 19:50 local(0150Z), a 1976 Piper PA-32R-300 lance single engine land aircraft bearing registration number N75397, registered to a private owner, the nose gear failed while in transit. The nose gear failed to extend normally and…Accident 20211229021149ACessna 207 · Marathon, FLFAA certificated[privacy data omitted] part 135 operator( exec air, inc of naples) operating Cessna CE-207, registration N1596U, serial number 20700196 departed Florida keys/Marathon international airport (mth) with two passengers and one pilot when aircraft…Incident 20211229020499ICessna 680 · Bozeman, MTOn 12/29/2021, at 0205 zulu/1905 MST, N892CW took off from bzn after having been parked at yellowstone jet center since 12/27/2021. During transition from initial takeoff to cruise, pilot stated he noticed the landing gear did not retract completely. Pilot…Accident 20211228021589ABeech A100 · West Helena, AROn December 28, 2021 N93GT departed batesville ms (pmu) at approximately 10:28 CST and arrived uneventfully at Helena ar (hee) at approximately 10:40 CST. Upon arrival, the aircraft outboard tanks were serviced with 206.1 gallons of fuel. Weather was checked…Incident 20211227022259IHonda HA-420 · Eagle, COOn December 27, 2021 at approximately 1810 MST, xacgg, a Honda aircraft model HA-420 over shot runway 25 on landing rollout at Eagle County Regional Airport (kege), Eagle, Colorado causing minor damage to the main landing gears. There were eight occupants on…Incident 20211227021419ICostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Hanover, VAStudent pilot was practicing solo touch and go's. weather was VFR and winds were calm. Student pilot had executed 2 prior touch and go's without incident. On the third attempt; aircraft was high and did not touch down on the runway until approximately 1000FT…Accident 20211227020109AGates Learjet 35A · El Cajon, CAN880Z, a Learjet 35A, impacted Terrain in a residential area, killing all 4 persons on board. The aircraft was conducting a base leg turn to final approach for runway 27R at san diego-gillespie field, California (see). The aircraft impact was in a residential…Incident 20211226022859ICessna 172RG · Apple Valley, CAMain landing gear (MLG) would not lower during descent. Attempted to fix while circling airfield. Nose landing gear extended but MLG only partially extended. Landed on partially extended MLG and skidded off runway. Plane tipped over and broke off wingtip.Accident 20211226021409ACessna 172E · Hardy, AROn December 26, 2021 at 17:25 CST, a Cessna 172E; serial # 17251698, registered as N5798T was destroyed when it crashed in Hardy, Arkansas. The pilot in command and non-certificated passenger were fatally injured. According to next of kin interview, PIC…Accident 20211226021399AMooney M20J · Jacksonville, FLWitness statements and flight track data indicate: N3737H made a low slow speed flyby of runway 25 heg. Witnesses observed the pilot lowering the nose of the aircraft and established a low climb attitude. As he passed midfield, small power adjustments could…Incident 20211225021729IProgressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Destin, FLUpon landing on runway 14 at Destin, FL (dts) the aircraft began a normal rollout. Just prior to turning off of the runway, the aircraft suddenly veered to the left and ran off the runway onto the sand.Accident 20211225021609AThomas Sullivan Lancair IV-P · Spread Eagle, WIThe pilot of N994PT filed an IFR flight plan from iron mountain, Michigan (kimt) to spruce creek, Florida (7FL6) on December 25, 2021. Pilot received IFR clearance from minneapolis center and departed runway 01 at 08:20 central time. In the climb out at…Incident 20211225021389ICessna T210N · Burlington, NCGear-up landing per pilot's statement: I was really distracted as I was too focused on the landing approach. While I was making this approach I was concentrating on the landing, and simply forgot the landing gear. When I came close to the ground, I heard the…Accident 20211225021379ABoeing A75N1(PT17) · Rainbow, TXPilot was giving rides to relatives for the holiday, flying down the brazos river bed. Stated he had done this several times in a specific area at around 30-50 feet AGL. Aircraft hit powerlines which sheared off the right wings. Aircraft spun into riverbed…Accident 20211225020589AEurocopter France AS350B2 · Kahului, HIOn December 25, 2021 at maui heliport, Kahului hi, while attempting to lift the aircraft (N752CH) to a hover to taxi across the ramp the PIC noted the aircraft experienced rolling motion. The PIC immediately lowered the collective and had a hard landing which…Incident 20211224021369ICessna 310J · Boca Raton, FLPart 91, 1965 Cessna 310J aircraft registration N3137L, serial number 310J0137 N3137L had an unsafe gear indication and verified with the tower that his nose gear appeared to not be fully down and locked. N3137L landed on runway 05, when the nose gear made…Incident 20211224021359IRockwell International 114 · Kenansville, FL12/24/2021. Pilot performed preflight of commander 114; fuel gauges read just above ½ tanks, approx. 18 gallons per side. Visual check of tanks showed fuel below the tabs (fuel at tabs equals 24 gallons per side); sumped tanks, no contaminants. Completed…Incident 20211224021349IMooney M20K · Winchester, VADescription: airman was practicing an engine out approach to okv rwy 32. While on downwind abeam the numbers he reduced power and began a close in turn to base, announced his intentions and extended approach flaps to begin his before landing checklist. At…Incident 20211223021339IPiper PA-32R-301T · Granbury, TXAircraft being flown for rebuilt engine breakin. Flight normal. On gear down faint smell of smoke in cabin. On rollout to turnoff started to see smoke from engine cowl vents. After parking and exit of aircraft the occupants saw flames coming from engine cowl…Accident 20211222021919AWillerton Hazen Dennis Vans RV6A · Show Low, AZAirman was performing a personal flight to give a family member flight in the aircraft. He left his home base in southern Utah to fly to Show Low, AZ. Airman was not on the CTAF frequency and was not aware of the existing traffic. He realized this and changed…Accident 20211222020119ACessna 172N · Auburn, CAOn December 22, 2021, about 1505 pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172 n, N6280F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Auburn, California. The pilot was the only soul on board and he was seriously injured. The aircraft was operated…Accident 20211221022339ACessna 208B · Fulshear, TXThe aircraft had departed the airport on a filed IFR flight plan. The aircraft was traveling at 5,000 feet. The aircraft had been cleared to climb to 6,000 feet but the aircraft decended until radar contact had been lost. Post accident investigation revealed…Accident 20211221021329AHughes 369D · Strawberry, AZOn Tuesday, 12/21/2021, at approximately 10:30 MST, N111AD, a 1980 Hughes (MD) model 369D helicopter, serial number 400704D, landed safely after the main rotor blades made contact with a static wire damaging four of five main rotor blades. The helicopter was…Incident 20211221021319ICessna 172M · Boise, IDA Cessna model 172M experienced minor damage to the left flap during maneuvers while conducting flight training south of Boise Gowen field (boi). The pic/cfi determined the aircraft was controllable and landed the aircraft with asymmetric flaps without…